Thursday, July 7, 2011

[kl-bogel] Independence Day 2011 + bonus (40 photos)

July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, the 13 American colonies, who were then in a military conflict with Britain, became independent states, and therefore ceased to be a part of the British Empire.Birthday of the United States of America - Independence Day - celebrated on July 4, the day the Declaration was adopted by Congress.This holiday, Americans across the country are marked by rivers of beer, tables, under tons of food lomyaschimisya and celebrated Independence Day with fireworks.

1. 93-year-old Lyle Luloff on a tractor before the start of the parade in honor of Independence Day in Independence, Iowa. Residents of Iowa and New Hampshire will be the first vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. (REUTERS / Jessica Rinaldi)

2. 57-year-old Sam Smoke from the city of Independence corrects the moving platform before the start of the parade in honor of Independence Day. (REUTERS / Jessica Rinaldi)

3. Boy Scouts of an American flag at a parade in Independence. (REUTERS / Jessica Rinaldi)

4. Assistant under the banner of practicing before the parade. (REUTERS / Jessica Rinaldi)

5. U.S. Marines from the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Independence Day. (REUTERS / Ali Jarekji)

6. President Barack Obama with wife Michelle on the balcony of the White House during a picnic for the soldiers and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (REUTERS / Jonathan Ernst)